Mystery Date: Irene and Ronnie
I found Ronnie on phone and he didn’t make out I was his date so I sat down. After he hung up, he apologised for failing to recognise my arrival. I told him it was okay since it wasn’t intentional. I generally enjoyed his company because he is talkative.
Irene Nampala
Star sign: Taurus
Where do you live? Mukono
Occupation: Law student
Interests: Reading, swimming, going out
Favourite Film: Titanic
Music: RnB
What don’t people like about you?
I’m quiet
What do people find attractive about you? My height
What would you love your mystery dream date be? Free, handsome, tall
I found Ronnie on phone and he didn’t make out I was his date so I sat down. After he hung up, he apologised for failing to recognise my arrival. I told him it was okay since it wasn’t intentional. I generally enjoyed his company because he is talkative.
Given that I am more of an introvert, I liked it that way. Most of our kaboozi revolved around books. We shared experiences in our courses. After dinner, we had to leave quite early because each of us had a lecture the next morning. He gave me a hug and we parted, with a promise to meet once again.
Something else you discussed outside books?
He asked whether I have a boyfriend and I told him I do and that he was aware that I was on the date. He also told me how he goes clubbing with his friends.
Did you consider visiting each other?
No. We didn’t talk about it.
But you exchanged contacts?
Unfortunately we didn’t. It apparently skipped our minds.
Is it because you didn’t like him?
Not at all. There was nothing wrong with Ronnie. On the contrary, he was really free with me. This made me also feel free and we interacted as though we had known each other for some good time.
What do you remember most about the date?
The dinner was great. I enjoyed the spiced pork and chips. Ronnie also gave me part of his chicken.
What advice do you give guys who take girls on a date?
Just show respect to the lady and be yourself. Avoid showing off because it doesn’t impress us.
Ronnie Mwesige
Star sign: Capricorn
Where do you live? Kololo, Baskerville
Occupation: Economics student at Makerere University
Interests: Soccer, watching films, making friends
Favourite Film: The good, the bad and the ugly
Music: RnB and gospel
What don’t people like about you?
Being noisy
What do people find attractive about you: I am honest
What would you love your mystery dream date to be?
Honest and comfortable with nature
What makes you laugh?
Anything funny
I didn’t notice Irene’s arrival, since I was busy talking on phone. All of a sudden I saw a beautiful lady pull a seat next to me. I felt bad that I didn’t have a chance to get up and pull the seat for her. I quickly told the other person that I would call him back and hang up.
After exchanging pleasantries, we embarked on serious talk. I liked that she would first analyse my words before responding to them. We shifted to the gardens to continue with our chat. She is an intelligent lady and the boyfriend is lucky to have her. Although I was a little bit nervous at the beginning, her smile calmed me down.
We discussed important issues in life but didn’t go deep into relationships because there is need to understand someone before that. She asked about my girlfriend and I told her how important she is to me. All she told me about her boyfriend was that he understands her well. I did all I could to make her evening wonderful.
The things you liked most about her?
She was honest enough to tell me about her boyfriend and how she appreciates him. She kept updating him during the date. She was also well-dressed.
Did she fall short anywhere?
Not really. On the contrary I am the one who erred. I forgot to ask for her phone number and so I couldn’t call to find out if she had arrived safely.
What you remember most?
I just regret not welcoming her in a gentlemanly way.
Any advice to ladies on a date?
Try to understand the other person and be honest. It’s also important to respect your date.
Interview by Ben Okiror
Star sign: Taurus
Where do you live? Mukono
Occupation: Law student
Interests: Reading, swimming, going out
Favourite Film: Titanic
Music: RnB
What don’t people like about you?
I’m quiet
What do people find attractive about you? My height
What would you love your mystery dream date be? Free, handsome, tall
I found Ronnie on phone and he didn’t make out I was his date so I sat down. After he hung up, he apologised for failing to recognise my arrival. I told him it was okay since it wasn’t intentional. I generally enjoyed his company because he is talkative.
Given that I am more of an introvert, I liked it that way. Most of our kaboozi revolved around books. We shared experiences in our courses. After dinner, we had to leave quite early because each of us had a lecture the next morning. He gave me a hug and we parted, with a promise to meet once again.
Something else you discussed outside books?
He asked whether I have a boyfriend and I told him I do and that he was aware that I was on the date. He also told me how he goes clubbing with his friends.
Did you consider visiting each other?
No. We didn’t talk about it.
But you exchanged contacts?
Unfortunately we didn’t. It apparently skipped our minds.
Is it because you didn’t like him?
Not at all. There was nothing wrong with Ronnie. On the contrary, he was really free with me. This made me also feel free and we interacted as though we had known each other for some good time.
What do you remember most about the date?
The dinner was great. I enjoyed the spiced pork and chips. Ronnie also gave me part of his chicken.
What advice do you give guys who take girls on a date?
Just show respect to the lady and be yourself. Avoid showing off because it doesn’t impress us.
Ronnie Mwesige
Star sign: Capricorn
Where do you live? Kololo, Baskerville
Occupation: Economics student at Makerere University
Interests: Soccer, watching films, making friends
Favourite Film: The good, the bad and the ugly
Music: RnB and gospel
What don’t people like about you?
Being noisy
What do people find attractive about you: I am honest
What would you love your mystery dream date to be?
Honest and comfortable with nature
What makes you laugh?
Anything funny
I didn’t notice Irene’s arrival, since I was busy talking on phone. All of a sudden I saw a beautiful lady pull a seat next to me. I felt bad that I didn’t have a chance to get up and pull the seat for her. I quickly told the other person that I would call him back and hang up.
After exchanging pleasantries, we embarked on serious talk. I liked that she would first analyse my words before responding to them. We shifted to the gardens to continue with our chat. She is an intelligent lady and the boyfriend is lucky to have her. Although I was a little bit nervous at the beginning, her smile calmed me down.
We discussed important issues in life but didn’t go deep into relationships because there is need to understand someone before that. She asked about my girlfriend and I told her how important she is to me. All she told me about her boyfriend was that he understands her well. I did all I could to make her evening wonderful.
The things you liked most about her?
She was honest enough to tell me about her boyfriend and how she appreciates him. She kept updating him during the date. She was also well-dressed.
Did she fall short anywhere?
Not really. On the contrary I am the one who erred. I forgot to ask for her phone number and so I couldn’t call to find out if she had arrived safely.
What you remember most?
I just regret not welcoming her in a gentlemanly way.
Any advice to ladies on a date?
Try to understand the other person and be honest. It’s also important to respect your date.
Interview by Ben Okiror